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Prime Minister's Office
PM pays tributes to Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has paid tributes to Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore on his Jayanti.
“Tributes to Gurudev Tagore on his Jayanti. Gifted in several fields, he made a strong contribution towards India’s freedom movement. His clarity of thought and expression were always outstanding”, the Prime Minister said.
Ministry of Home Affairs
Union Home Minister, Shri Amit Shah conducted high level security meeting to review prevailing threat scenario in the country and emerging security challenges
Highlighting continued threats of terrorism and global terror groups, terror financing, narco-terrorism, organised crime-terror nexus, illicit use of cyber space and movement of foreign terrorist fighters, the Home Minister stressed on need for better coordination and synergy among Central and State security agencies
Union Home Minister, Shri Amit Shah conducted a high level security meeting today in New Delhi to review the prevailing threat scenario in the country and the emerging security challenges. The Heads of security agencies of the country prominently Central Intelligence Agencies, CAPFs, Intelligence wings of Armed Forces, Revenue and Financial Intelligence Agencies attended the meeting. The DGPs of States/UTs joined the meeting through video conferencing.
Highlighting the continued threats of terrorism and global terror groups, terror financing, narco-terrorism, organised crime-terror nexus, illicit use of cyber space, movement of foreign terrorist fighters, etc., the Union Home Minister stressed upon the need for better coordination and synergy among the Central and State security agencies in countering the ever-changing CT and security challenges.
PIB Headquarters
PRIME MINISTER MANN KI BAAT BROADCAST ON ALL INDIA RADIO ON MAY 28TH, 2017
The Hon’ble Prime Minister of India Shri Narendra Modi will address the nation through “Mann ki Baat” on May 28th, 2017  at 11.00 a.m. through the entire All India Radio network encompassing medium wave, shortwave, FM, Vividhbharati and LRS and will be relayed by all AIR stations of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh.
Telugu version of the Mann Ki Baat  will be broadcast immediately after the PM’s speech and repeat broadcast of Telugu version will also be made at 8.00 p.m. from the stations of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh states on May 28th, 2017 informed V. Udayashankar, Programme Head- All India Radio, Hyderabad.
Prime Minister's Office
PM condoles demise of Shri C. K. Jaffer Sharief
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has condoled the demise of Shri C. K. Jaffer Sharief.
"Saddened by the demise of Shri C. K. Jaffer Sharief Ji. As a veteran Parliamentarian, he enriched parliamentary proceedings. He was an effective voice for Karnataka’s aspirations in Delhi. Condolences to his family and supporters", the Prime Minister said.
Ministry of Finance
Repayment of 6.05% Government Stock 2019
The Repayment of following security is due as per details given below:
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The Outstanding Balance under 6.05% GS 2019 will be repayable on the effective date of repayment as indicated in column 4 of above table. In the event of a holiday being declared on effective day of repayment by any State Government under the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, the Loan/s will be repaid by the paying offices in that State on the previous working day.
As per sub-regulations 24 and 24 of the Government Securities Regulations, 2007 payment of maturity proceeds to the registered holder of Government Security held in the form of Subsidiary General Ledger or Constituent Subsidiary General Ledger account or Stock Certificate shall be made by a pay order incorporating the relevant particulars of his bank account or by credit to the account of the holder in any bank having facility of receipt of funds through electronic means. For the purpose of making payment in respect of the securities, the original subscriber or the subsequent holders of such Government Securities, shall submit the relevant particulars of their bank account well in advance.
However, in the absence of relevant particulars of bank account / mandate for receipt of funds through electronic means, to facilitate repayment of the Loan on the due date, holders may tender the securities, duly discharged, at the Public Debt Offices, Treasuries / Sub-Treasuries and branches of State Bank of India  20 days in advance of the due date for repayment.
Full details of the procedure for receiving the discharge value may be obtained from any of the aforesaid paying offices.
Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution
About Rs. 8,180 Crores already transferred directly into Punjab farmers’ account
For the first time, farmers of Punjab receiving payments directly into their bank accounts against sale of their Wheat crop without any delay
FCI under GOI & other agencies procured 222.34 LMT Wheat in Central Pool up to 25.04.2021 against 77.57 LMT during corresponding period of last year
About 21.17 Lakh Wheat farmers have already been benefitted from the ongoing RMS procurement Operations with MSP value of about Rs. 43,912 Crore
MSP Operations during Rabi Marketing Season 2021-22 in full swing
Mission "One Nation, One MSP, One DBT " taking firm shape
For the first time, farmers of Punjab have started receiving payments directly into their bank accounts against sale of their Wheat crop. About Rs 8,180 crore has already been transferred directly into Punjab farmers’ account.
In the ongoing Rabi Marketing Season  2021-22, Government of India is continuing to procure Rabi crops at MSP from farmers as per existing Price Support Scheme.
Wheat procurement is going on at brisk pace in the procuring States & UTs of Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Chandigarh, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and other States with purchase of over 222.33 LMT up to 25th April 2021 against 77.57 LMT during corresponding period of last year.
Out of the total purchase of 222.33 LMT, major contribution has been made by Punjab- 84.15 LMT , Haryana- 71.76 LMT  and Madhya Pradesh -51.57 LMT  of total procurement up to 25th April, 2021.
About 21.17 Lakh Wheat farmers have already been benefitted from the ongoing RMS procurement Operations with MSP value of about Rs. 43,912 Crore.
Up to 25th April 2021, about Rs 8,180 crore in Punjab and about Rs 4,668 crore in Haryana has been transferred directly into farmers’ account.
This year, a new chapter has been added in the history of public procurement when Haryana and Punjab also switched from indirect payment of MSP to direct online transfer of benefits to farmers’ bank account by all the procuring agencies as per direction of GOI, which is being rejoiced by the farmers of Punjab/Haryana as for the first time they are receiving direct benefits against sale of their hard toiled crops without any delay and cuts under “One Nation, One MSP, One DBT”.
Ministry of Power
POWERGRID carrying out CSR activities to combat COVID-19 pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic is a cause of great concern. While the whole nation is under lock down, POWERGRID, a central PSU under Ministry of Power, has not just been ensuring uninterrupted 24x7 transmission of power but also acting proactively by taking up humanitarian relief activities to aid those impacted by the pandemic in India.
POWERGRID as a Responsible Corporate Citizen was among the first to take up CSR activities related to COVID-19 pandemic. It has contributed Rs. 200 Crore to PM CARES Fund. Additionally, all employees of POWERGRID contributed one day salary to PM CARES Fund.
Along with financial contributiontoPM CARES fund, the PSU is also distributing food packets/groceries to its contractual workers, laborers and needy people near its sub-station sites and transmission line offices. Besides, these essential items, distribution of masks, sanitizers and soaps is also being carried out. So far around 81,000 beneficiaries have been provided Ration/food items worth Rs. 4.27 Crore at more than 200 locations across the country.
POWERGRID has also provided assistance to hospitals for purchase of ventilators, strengthening medical facilities as well as creation of infrastructure for managing this pandemic.PPE kits, ventilators and other hospital equipment have also been distributed to various hospitals all over the country in its support for the fight against COVID-19.
Further, POWERGRID teams posted in the offices at various locations across the country are sensitizing people about the importance of social distancing during this pandemic and how the implementation of social distancing can curtail the spread of this life threatening disease.
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Special Service and Features
MULTIPLE OPTIONS INTRODUCED FOR SUBMITTING DIGITAL LIFE CERTIFICATE BY PENSIONERS OF EPS 1995
In the current scenario of COVID-19 pandemic, the Employees’ Provident Fund Organization  appeals to the pensioners of Employees’ Pension Scheme 1995  to avoid rush for submission of Digital Life Certificate. As per fresh guidelines, Jeevan Praman Patra  can be done throughout the year and will be valid for one year from the date of registration. The Pensioners who have been issued Pension Payment Order  in 2020 need not upload JPP till completion of one year.
Like previous years, bank branches can also be contacted for Jeevan Praman Patra  registration. Pensioners should carry with them the PPO number, Aadhar Card and Aadhar linked mobile phone. The pensioners can also approach the nearest Common Service Centers  for submission of Jeevan Praman Patra .
In addition to these agencies, the Department of Posts through India Posts Payments Bank has launched doorstep services for pensioners to submit Digital Life Certificate. Pensioners can contact the nearest Post Office for details.
This is stated in a press release issued by Shri. Rituraj Medhi, Regional Provident Fund Commissioner-I, Regional Office, Chennai  & Regional Office, Chennai .
Prime Minister's Office
PM speaks on phone with His Excellency Vladimir Putin, President of the Russian Federation
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi spoke on phone today with His Excellency Vladimir Putin, President of the Russian Federation.
The leaders reviewed the situation in Ukraine, especially in the city of Kharkiv where many Indian students are stuck. They discussed the safe evacuation of the Indian nationals from the conflict areas.
Ministry of Defence
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh extends retention of Government Accommodation for Battle Casualties to one year
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh has approved a proposal to extend the period of retention of government accommodation by Battle Casualties from all the three Services to one year from the existing three months. In view of the requirements and demands of the Armed Forces, the Ministry of Defence reviewed the existing provisions and recommended the extension of the period to boost the morale of the Service personnel.
Ministry of Development of North-East Region
DoNER Minister reviews progress of Hostel for North Eastern students at JNU Campus
Minister asks for expediting the work for completion in time-bound manner
The Minister of State for Development of North Eastern Region , Prime Minister’s Office, Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr. Jitendra Singh reviewed progress of the Hostel to be built for North Eastern students at Jawaharlal Nehru University  campus here today. The Vice Chancellor of JNU, Prof. M. Jagadesh Kumar and representatives of various concerned departments were also present in the meeting. Later, the Minister also paid a visit to the site for Hostel building in JNU campus. The foundation stone of the hostel was laid by Dr Jitendra Singh last year.
The North Eastern Council , Ministry of Development of North Eastern is funding 100% for the construction of this hostel and an estimated budget for this project is about Rs. 28.30 crore. The hostel will have 224 rooms and accommodate 424 students. Out of 224 rooms, 24 rooms have been assigned for Divyang students. The remaining rooms will be occupied by equal number of boys and girls i.e 200 boys and 200 girls. The four storey hostel will be built in approximately one and a half acre area.
Dr. Jitendra Singh said that the development of north eastern region has been the priority for the Government under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi. He spoke about other projects, such as setting up of Hostel for Northeast girl students in Bangalore University, North Eastern Cultural and Information Centre to be set up in Dwarka in New Delhi, among others. He said that North eastern students face many problems while residing in other parts of country and building of such hostels will help them in pursuing their studies. He said that the students other regions of the country will also be accommodated in this hostel so that they mingle with each and develop a bond among themselves. The Minister asked that concerned departments to expedite the project and complete the work in a time-bound manner.
Prof. M. Jagadesh Kumar, VC of JNU, said that JNU has more than 8,500 students, out of which about 10% students are from Northeastern region. He said that the work is in progress for setting up of hostel for these students in JNU campus and clearances are being taken from various departments including forest department and Delhi Urban Arts Commission. The construction is likely to begin in the next one or two months, he added.
Prime Minister's Office
PM pays tributes to former Prime Minister, Shri Morarjibhai Desai
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has paid tributes to former Prime Minister, Shri Morarjibhai Desai and remembered him for his contribution to India’s freedom struggle and as an outstanding administrator.
In a tweet, the Prime Minister said;
“Tributes to our former PM Shri Morarjibhai Desai. He is remembered for his contribution to India’s freedom struggle and as an outstanding administrator. His role in resisting the Emergency and steering the nation in the period after that is also exemplary.”
Cabinet
Cabinet approves joint issue of postage stamp between India and South Africa
The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi was apprised of joint issue of Postage Stamps on India-South Africa on the theme, "20 Years of Strategic Partnership between India and South Africa". The joint stamps were released in June 2018.
The Commemorative Postage Stamps on India-South Africa: Joint Issue depicts image of DeendayalUpadhyaya and Oliver Reginald Tambo of South Africa. An MoU was signed to this effect between India and South Africa in May 2018.
Ministry of Education
Governor of Maharashtra hails the contribution of Jamsetji Tata
MU, Vijnana Bharati host Seminar on 'Jamsetji Tata: Unsung Hero of Indian Freedom Struggle’
A Seminar was organised by University of Mumbai and Vijnana Bharati in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture, Government of India on 'Jamsetji Tata : The Unsung Hero of India's Freedom Struggle' on 7th August at the Convocation Hall, University of Mumbai. Governor of Maharashtra, Ramesh Bais, presided over the Seminar. Former Chairman of Atomic Energy Commission, Dr Anil Kakodkar, former Director General of CSIR and National President of Vijnana Bharati, Dr Shekhar Mande, Vice Chancellor of University of Mumbai Dr Ravindra Kulkarni, Pro Vice Chancellor, Prof Ajay Bhamre and others were present on the occasion.
Addressing the gathering on the occasion, the Governor of Maharashtra, Ramesh Bais, described Jamsetji Tata as the pioneering protagonist of 'Atma Nirbhar Bharat'. He paid rich tributes to Jamsetji Tata for laying the foundation stone of the Tata Group and helping create the Indian Institute of Science. Cautioning about the drastic changes brought by Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, the Governor called for bringing suitable changes in the education system to bring it in sync with the AI regime.
Dr Anil Kakodkar said Jamsetji Tata had the vision and courage to engage in entrepreneurship as distinct from trade. He said Tata's emphasis on entrepreneurship helped create an evolved society.
Dr Shekhar Mande said Swami Vivekananda and Jamsetji Tata encouraged the learning of science in the country. He spoke about the work being done by Vijnana Bharati to bring to the fore the work of unsung science leaders from the country. Dr Mande also read out the message of good wishes sent by Ratan Tata.
The Governor of Maharashtra, Ramesh Bais, released the brochure of 'Vidyarthi Vidya Manthan' examination on the occasion.
Ministry of Education
Benefits of Youth Tourism Club
Central Board of Secondary Education  has advised its affiliated schools to establish YUVA Tourism Clubs and to organize various activities to promote tourism under Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat  programme vide circular number 55 /2022 dated May 11, 2022 based on the guidelines formulated by the Ministry of Tourism Government of India. The circular can be accessed on the CBSE’s website https://cbseacademic.nic.in/web_material/Circulars/2022/55_Circular_2022.pdf
The benefits that students would derive from the YUVA Tourism Clubs are to:-
- enable them to appreciate the importance of travel and tourism;
- ignite a passion for tourism and its value;
- educate them regarding the rich natural & cultural travel heritage present in our villages, towns, cities, and states;
- sensitize them to various elements of travel;
- encourage, teach and propagate responsible tourism practices;
- improve physical & mental health through exploratory, adventure and sports tourism; and
- spread awareness about tourism opportunities at an early stage and encourage them to be skilled professionals and entrepreneurs in the hospitality and tourism sector.
The information was given by the Minister of State for Education, Smt. Annpurna Devi in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha today.
Special Service and Features
PIB Chennai releases Constituency Wise Candidate Data Sheet for journalists
Ahead of the counting of votes polled during the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections 2021, Press Information Bureau, Chennai, has released Constituency Wise Candidate Data Sheet, a tool to help journalists covering election results.
The carefully prepared 249-page material has constituency-wise details of all candidates  contested in the Assembly elections held on April 6th.
With the help of the sheet, journalists can easily note the number of votes secured by each and every candidate. Separate columns have been provided for general votes, postal votes, total votes and percentage of votes polled.
It is hoped that the comprehensive data sheet would be of great help to journalists on the field to disseminate information in a fast and easy manner. The data sheet can be accessed at https://static.pib.gov.in/WriteReadData/userfiles/PIBChennai/Final%20book.pdf
Before the Assembly elections, Press Information Bureau, Chennai, had prepared the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly Election Handbook 2021 to help journalists.
Previous election results, Election Code of Conduct especially special guidelines in view of Covid-19, 234 constituency-wise data, Delimitation details, Constituency-wise numbers of voters, Points to be noted by candidates and voters, and various other details were compiled in a detailed manner in this handbook, which was much appreciated by the media fraternity.
Ministry of Home Affairs
Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah inaugurated a 280 PSA Oxygen Plant at the Covid Designated Hospital at Kolavada in Gandhinagar district, Gujarat
Patients will get 280 litres of Oxygen per minute from the plant, besides Oxygen cylinders will also be provided here during emergency
A special campaign has been launched across the country under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, in which the Central Government approved the setting up of 11 new PSA Oxygen plants in Gujarat as part of the scheme to provide oxygen from the PM Cares Fund
These plants will be commissioned soon and the surplus amount of oxygen produced here will be transported to other states
A 1200-bedded hospital with a facility of 600 ICU beds will soon be operational at the Helipad Ground in Gandhinagar
The Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah inaugurated a 280 PSA Oxygen Plant at the Covid Designated Hospital at Kolavada in Gandhinagar district of Gujarat today. Talking to the media after inaugurating the Oxygen plant, the Home Minister said that 66 patients are undergoing treatment in Kolavada who will be provided Oxygen facilities from today. From this plant, patients will get 280 litres of Oxygen per minute, besides Oxygen cylinders will also beprovided here during emergency so that the patients do not have any inconvenience.
Shri Amit Shah said that a special campaign has been started across the country under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, in which the Central Government approved the setting up of 11 new PSA Oxygen plants in Gujarat as part of the scheme to provide Oxygen from the PM Cares Fund. These plants will be commissioned soonand surplus amount of Oxygen produced here will be transported to other states. He said that Gujarat is an industrial state where more Oxygen is being produced which will help other states.
Congratulating Gujarat Chief Minister Shri Vijay Rupani and Deputy Chief Minister Shri Nitin Patel for the services provided to rural citizens in his parliamentary constituency, Shri Amit Shah said that given the hard work done by them during the first wave of Corona, he is confident that even in this second wave, we will defeat Corona and bring the people of Gujarat out of this pandemic and protect them. The Union Home Minister said that a 1200-bed hospital with a facility of 600 ICU beds will be operational soonat the Helipad Ground in Gandhinagar in collaboration with Tata Sons and DRDO. He also said that work has already started for this and soon the people will get the benefit.
Gujarat Chief Minister Shri Vijay Rupani, Deputy Chief Minister Shri Nitin Patel and senior officers of Gandhinagar district were present on the occasion.